64 / 256
64 ' ENGLISH RUM SHRUB.
157. Raspberry Shrub.
1 quart of vinegar.
3 quarts of ripe raspberries.
After standing a day, strain it, adding to each pint a
pound of sugar, and skim it clear, while boiling about balf
an hour. Put a wine-glass of brandy to each pint of the
shrub, when cool. Two spoonfuls of this mixed with a
tumbler of water,is an excellent drink in warm weather,
and in fevers.
158. Brandy Shrub.
To the thin rinds of two lemons, and the juice of five,
add two quarts of brandy; cover it for three days, then
add a quart of sherry and two pounds of loaf-sugar,run it
through ajelly-bag, and bottle it.
159, Rum Shrub.
Put three pints of orange juice, and one pound of loaf-
sugar to a gallon of rum. Put all into a cask,and leave it
for six weeks,when it will be ready for use.
160. English Rum Shrub.
To three gallons of best Jamaica rum,add a quart of
orange juice, a pint of lemon juice, with the peels of the
latter fruit cut very thin, and six pounds of powdered
white sugar.
Let these be covered close, and remain so all night;
next day boil three pints of fresh milk,and let it get cold,
then pour it on the spirit and juice, mix them well,and let
it stand for an hour. Filter it through a flannel bag lined
with blotting-paper, into, bottles; cork down as soon as
each is filled.